Washingtonians

[justbugged]

DH and I got to meet RonB today. We had a very pleasant conversation, and a lovely visit. We really enjoyed the afternoon. Ron has a great set-up for his birds. I am always jealous of the older barns. Ron has a really great one. Someday I am really going to need a barn like Ron’s or Rob’s DH said he is trying to figure out how to build me a 80 to 100 year old Barn.

Chicken people are the greatest. I haven't met anyone here on the forum that I haven't really liked.

I think I am headed for bed earlier tonight. Thank again Ron for the bread, rolls, and of course the barrel. We really appreciate it. Christina

 

[ultasol]

Where are you fellow Washingtonians finding DE (in large enough bags to sprinkle around)? All I can find is the stuff that isn't food grade. Next time I'm on the other side (East side) of the state I want to pick some up, but no idea where to go. Anyone have a feed store that carries kelp meal too?

Thanks!

 

[KMHunter]

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Issaquah grange has 50lb bags for like $26. I don't know about kelp meal, but you could call them.

 

[Chicken Rustler]

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Man I was worried there for a bit.

I had to read this several times before I figured out that Justbugged DH said ..... It kept registering in my little pea brain that "Rob's DH said...."

I have DW not DH!!

Amazing how the placement of punctuation changes things. Not that I always get it right cause I am terrible at it.

 

[weaveagarden]

I have been thinking about ordering it from Azure Standard, and online store that delivers all over Washington as well as almost half the USA, now. I get a lot of Organic Food from them. You have to order $550 to have it delivered to your home, but can have it sent to another local buyer with their permission. I just called and they gave me a name and number. Found one within 1 block of my house. It is called a drop point. Mine charges me 5% of the cost of my order. Not too bad I guess.

Here is the link. http://www.azurestandard.com/product.php?id=GP002 You will need to create an account to find out the price on other items, but I can tell you the kelp is $53.90 for the 50 lb bag. They have the DE here : http://www.azurestandard.com/product.php?id=GP010 for $17.05 for 50 lbs

 

[weaveagarden]

Guess who has a picture up as the pic of the week at Christmas time this year.

Yep, ME!

I got an email from Rob (Nifty) telling me. I am so happy!!!!

Henry is an Ancona Roo that I raised in my first batch of chickens in the summer. My friend Paul came and took pictures for the contest I ran. And this one was so good, that I had to share it. Wish it had been early enough to make the calendar. But maybe next year.

Yippee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[weaveagarden]

Thanks Russ...

You noticed before I posted.

The funny thing is that to get the shot, I had to hold him upside down because he just wouldn't sit still. He was the runt of the group, and had a great Rooster attitude. Not afraid of anything.

 

[rainplace]

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I get 50lb bags from Cenex.

 

[Imp]

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I get 50lb bags from Cenex.

Somebody posted several months ago that the Sumner Animal Club had DE. I don't know any details, never been there, but kept it in the back of my head in case I ever needed.

Russ

 

[ReiMiraa]

if you guys were ever in dire need for some DE i could get some and break it into smaller portions to sell. i live on an orchard on the eastside of the mountains.... so i would think i would have the best odds for access to the stuff.